Lemon
boy nameLemon entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #556 in 1902, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#556
peak (1902)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #715 |
| 1890s | #832 |
| 1900s | #877 |
| 1910s | #1377 |
| 1920s | #1619 |
| 1930s | #1939 |
| 1940s | #2205 |
| 1950s | #3127 |
| 1960s | #3499 |
| 1970s | #4839 |
| 1980s | #6951 |
| 1990s | #8336 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Lemon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lemon alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lemon in 2025?
- Lemon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Lemon most popular?
- Lemon peaked in 1902, reaching #556 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lemon with classmates?
- Lemon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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